Sarina Paul
Calgary,Alberta
Summary
Compassionate and culturally sensitive social worker with a passion for empowering and supporting refugee and immigrant students in their educational and personal journeys. Experienced in providing trauma-informed care and cross-cultural approach to help individuals navigate the challenges of resettlement. Proficient in crisis intervention, advocacy, and resource navigation to foster resilience and success among diverse student populations. Committed to fostering a positive and inclusive school environment where every student can thrive academically and personally.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kinship Facilitator
McMan Youth, Family & Community Services
06.2021 - Current
- Assess and support client's strengths, needs and preferences through a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed lens
- Connect youth/families to appropriate community resources and services
- Provide service delivery utilizing a Natural Supports approach to enhance client support network and long term outcomes
- Facilitate family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between natural supports and professionals
- Educate and support clients to increase skills that promote greater self-efficacy in a 1:1 setting
- Work from a flexible schedule in order to meet client, program and organizational needs
- Complete case management responsibilities that include assessments, goal planning, case consultation, monitoring and evaluation of the goals to meet client needs
Youth Transition Worker
Mcman Youth, Family & Community services
03.2019 - 06.2021
- Cultivated and maintained strong and trusting relationships by actively listening to youth's needs and ensuring open and clear communication
- Taught essential life skills, such as communication, problem-solving, and decision-making, to prepare youth for adulthood
- Advocated for youth by collaborating with schools, community organizations, and natural supports to ensure they received the necessary resources and support
- Facilitated Keys to Independence life skills workshops
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies and safety planning to support youth dealing with emergencies or challenging situations
- Organized and supervised recreational activities and enrichment programs that promoted skill development, teamwork and relationship building amongst youth
Family Support Worker
Mcman, Youth, Family & Community Services
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Conducted home visits directly with families from diverse backgrounds to observe cultural dynamics, assess living conditions, and provide support in a familiar environment
- Delivered effective, efficient and professional service to clients and actively listened and responded to client’s concerns, ideas and desires
- Provided education around parenting skills, child development and trauma
- Completed family needs assessments and developed family action plan based on families strengths
- Ensured the safety and well-being of children by working with Children Services and making necessary referrals
Medical Office Assistant
Dr. Lakhoo Inc.
01.2013 - 04.2016
- Answered phone calls, scheduled appointments, filed and performed data entry daily
- Assisted in the examination room and accompanied patients with difficulty in translating Punjabi to English and vice versa
- Greeted and interacted with patients to provide information, answer questions and assisted in completing forms
- Accurately entered procedure codes, diagnosis codes and patient’s information in billing software
- Operated all office equipment
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare staff members regarding patient care plans
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work (Child Welfare Specialization)
University of Northern British Columbia
Prince George, BC05.2018
Social Work Diploma -
College of New Caledonia
Prince George, BC05.2016
Skills
- Conflict resolution and mediation
- Cultural Sensitivity and diversity
- Empathy and compassionate
- Client Advocacy
- Collaboration
- Fluent in Punjabi and Hindi
Certification
- Trauma Informed Practice Framework Training Certificate
- Completion of Service Delivery training
- Level 1 First Aid Certification
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Training Certification
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASSIST) Certification
- Suicide Alertness Training (safeTALK) Certification
- Naloxone training Certification
- Ages & Stages Questionnaires and Developmental Support Planning Certification
- MIIWRAP 101 training Certification
- 100 hours of volunteer at the Crisis Centre (Prince George, BC)
- Completion of the Brain Story Certification
Timeline
Kinship Facilitator
McMan Youth, Family & Community Services
06.2021 - Current
Youth Transition Worker
Mcman Youth, Family & Community services
03.2019 - 06.2021
Family Support Worker
Mcman, Youth, Family & Community Services
05.2018 - 08.2018
Medical Office Assistant
Dr. Lakhoo Inc.
01.2013 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work (Child Welfare Specialization)
University of Northern British Columbia
Social Work Diploma -
College of New Caledonia
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